This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kreftmeyer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kreftmeyer Family History

Kreftmeyer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reitmeyer, Reitmeier, Krietemeyer, Kiffmeyer, Heitmeyer, Deutmeyer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kreftmeyer family from?

You can see how Kreftmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreftmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreftmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kreftmeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreftmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kreftmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreftmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Kreftmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Kreftmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreftmeyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kreftmeyer

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Kreftmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Kreftmeyer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Kreftmeyer. For the veterans among your Kreftmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kreftmeyer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kreftmeyer family history

Discover More

What is the average Kreftmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kreftmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kreftmeyer in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreftmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreftmeyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kreftmeyer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial